This Longspined bullhead as the name implies can be identified by its general sculpin look with very long horns or spines. These spines are sharp and care should be taken when handling these fish. The longhorn, like other sculpins, varies in color with its surroundings so color is not a good indicator of sculpin species. Maximum length is only about 18 inches and most are smaller than that.
Longspined bullhead often grunt when caught by anglers who catch them on virtually any natural bait. The Longspined bullhead is an omnivour and the list of what it will not eat is longer than what it will!
The Longspined bullhead ranges from Virginia Northward up the Atlantic and also inhabits the North Atlantic waters off of the European coast as far south as
They are of no commercial value.